Essays about: "the environmental impacts of tourism"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 57 essays containing the words the environmental impacts of tourism.

  1. 21. Movement activity and space use : how does the moose react when the tourists come?

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Wildlife, Fish and Environmental Studies

    Author : Nora Höög; [2020]
    Keywords : moose; Alces alces; home range; habitat selection; tourism; human disturbance; activity; acceleration; movement; speed; seasons; sunlight phases; weather;

    Abstract : Fear of predation is a major selective pressure for prey species and, although important for survival, can have adverse effects on the well-being of the animals. Human disturbance has been shown to elicit the same behavioural and physiological responses, in particular in hunted species. READ MORE

  3. 22. Sustainable tourism: A quantitative study on awareness, attitudes and behaviors of young adults

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Företagsekonomi

    Author : MAUDE RENON; JULIE PEYSSON; [2020]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : Sustainable tourism has been an emerging topic as environmental and social challenges have been rising these past few years while the tourism sector remains a fast-growing industry. Sustainable tourism can be defined as a “tourismthat takes full account of its current and future economic, social and environmental impacts, addressing the needs of visitors, the industry, the environment and host communities”(UNWTO, 2013, p. READ MORE

  4. 23. “Stop stealing our beaches” : A comparative study on how Mauritius and the Seychelles are affected by and deal with climate change and tourism

    University essay from Jönköping University/HLK, Globala studier

    Author : Mollie Sager; Gabriella Sundberg; [2020]
    Keywords : the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development; SDGs; SIDS; climate change; tourism; Mauritius; the Seychelles; vulnerability; resilience;

    Abstract : Small Island Developing States are known to be extra sensitive to environmental changes due to their geographical location and characteristics, and many are known as luxurious tourist destinations. This study explores how Mauritius and the Seychelles are affected by and deal with climate change and the negative impacts of tourism. READ MORE

  5. 24. Reframing plastic through experiences at a beach clean-up : a frame analysis of experience-based learnings at a beach clean-up for creating knowledge, building responsibility and motivation to shape individuals’ pro-environmental plastic behaviours

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Urban and Rural Development

    Author : Jana Ricarda Busch; [2019]
    Keywords : plastic crisis; frames; behavioural change; pro-environmental behaviour; motivation; responsibility; beach clean-ups; citzen science project; experience-based learning; Spain;

    Abstract : The plastic crisis is one of the major environmental challenges of our times. Plastic pollution impacts our health, water, tourism, fishing and overall ecosystem. Plastic debris has accumulated in natural habitats from the poles to the equator. READ MORE

  6. 25. Aerotropolis: At what cost, to whom? An analysis of social and environmental impacts of New Yogyakarta International Airport (NYIA) project, Indonesia

    University essay from Lunds universitet/LUCSUS

    Author : Ellen Putri Edita; [2019]
    Keywords : aerotropolis; infrastructure development; economic growth; socio-environmental impacts; Sustainability Science; Indonesia; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : Following the idea of aerotropolis, New Yogyakarta International Airport (NYIA) was initiated under Masterplan for Acceleration and Expansion of Indonesia’s Economic Development to strongly promote the role of Yogyakarta as part of the economic and tourism centers in Indonesia. However, the establishment of this national strategic project is not without controversy. READ MORE